DBT Foundational
These are the two "opposing" foundational truths of DBT
What is acceptance and change?
When I am doing this "WHAT" skill I close my eyes and check into my body or the environment around me and use no words.
observe
This term describes the brains ability to create new patterns
What is neuroplasticity?
What is one song that brings you joy
Music is an excellent tool for distress tolerance skills
name one way you have practiced mindfulness daily, when not in distress, or one way you'd like to try?
These are the 4 modules of DBT
Mindfulness
Distress Tolerance
Interpersonal Effectivness
Emotion Regulation
False...mindfulness tools should be used daily and as often as possible, to work towards being able to build up the strength to use them in moments of distress.
The hand model uses the palm, thumb and fingers to illustrate the triune brain? Name one part of the hand and what it represents.
fingers: the neocortex, the conscious brain, the "human" brain
thumb: the limbic brain, emotional brain, mammalian brain
palm of the hand: the survival brain, the 4 F's brain, the reptilian brain
What does balance in your life mean to you, do you feel you currently have this
tell me your understanding of importance of mindfulness skills
Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness
are
A. acceptance modules
B. Change modules
Change modules: Both of these are typically seen as skills or strategies aimed at modifying or improving emotional experiences in a more adaptive way, creating new patterns.
Emotion regulation is the ability to manage and change emotional responses, particularly intense emotions, in ways that are more sustainable effective
Changing how you communicate and engage in relationships: The core of interpersonal effectiveness is about modifying how you express yourself and respond to others, particularly in challenging or emotionally charged situations. By learning new ways to interact, you can build more constructive and healthy relationships.
• Focusing on balanced interactions: It encourages individuals to prioritize their own needs while still maintaining respect for others. The change here is from either passive compliance (giving up your own needs to please others) or aggressive behavior (disregarding others’ needs), to assertive communication that is both effective and respectful.
When I am using this "HOW" skill of DBT, I am focusing my MIND only on the ONE experience of my choice
one-mindfully
What do the 4 Fs stand for in the survival brain?
Fight
Flight
Freeze
Fawn
Would you say your actions more often align with your emotions, thoughts and impulses or your values and goals?
Tell me your understanding of learning DBT in general
Distress Tolerance and Mindfulness
are
A. acceptance modules
B. Change modules
acceptance modules: both practices emphasize acceptance of one’s thoughts, emotions, and sensations rather than attempting to avoid, suppress, or change them.
Mindfulness involves being fully present in the moment and observing one’s thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations non-judgmentally.
Distress tolerance involves the ability to tolerate emotional pain and distress without resorting to ineffective behaviors (such as avoidance, substance use, self-harm, emotional dysregulation).
There are three parts to the "how skills"
O-M
N-J
E
one-mindfully
non-judgmentally
effectively
This part of the brain is the only place we make fully conscious choices from?
This part we make subconscious choices from.
This part is unconscious and involves little to no choice.
limbic brain
survival brain
Tell me your understanding of what you have gained from DBT so far
These two modules are "Change" modules and help you solve problems
Interpersonal effectiveness
Emotion Regulation
There are the three parts to the "WHAT" skills
Hint:
O
D
P
Observe
Describe
Participate
These are the three parts of the triune brain.
What is the neocortex, limbic or mammalian, and reptilian or survival brain?
What movie or clip brings you a sense of peace
Why is acceptance an important part of change